Texas Ruby Red Grapefruit Cake With A Hint Of Mint Recipe

Name: Texas Ruby Red Grapefruit Cake With A Hint Of Mint
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups cake flour; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 6 eggs, separated; 2/3 cup canola oil; 2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh grapefruit juice, divided; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon fresh mint, minced

Servings: persons

2 cups cake flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 eggs, separated
2/3 cup canola oil
2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh grapefruit juice, divided
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon fresh mint, minced

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 10-inch bundt pan. Set aside.
2
In a large bowl, sift together flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
3
In a small bowl, mix together egg yolks, oil, 2/3 cup grapefruit juice, lemon zest and vanilla. Mix this mixture into the flour mixture until smooth.
4
In yet another large bowl, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar until it forms soft peaks. Gradually add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar one tablespoon at a time and beat until it forms stiff peaks.
5
Gently fold the egg whites into the cake batter and spoon it into the prepared cake pan.
6
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden and tester comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes and then invert it onto the serving plate. Set aside to cool completely.
7
For the icing, combine the powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon grapefruit juice and mint. Add powdered sugar and/or juice to get the consistency you want. Drizzle the icing over the cooled cake and serve.

1290

kcal

Calories

Fat

176

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups cake flour, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Texas Ruby Red Grapefruit Cake With A Hint Of Mint falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Texas Ruby Red Grapefruit Cake With A Hint Of Mint

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